
What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Horse Fair The site of the Horse Fairs during the reign of King Edward I 1272-1307 and King Edward II 1307-1327. It was moved to the Castle ditches by order of King Henry VII in 1500.
The Horse Fair in Norwich was a significant medieval market for horse trading during the reigns of Kings Edward I and Edward II, reflecting the economic importance of equine commerce in medieval England. Its relocation to the Castle ditches in 1500 by order of King Henry VII marked an administrative change in managing urban space and trade activities within the city.
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